Perennial slow starters Mumbai Indians have found their mojo and will be favourites against a faltering Punjab Kings in their encounter on Saturday
PBKS vs MI (Pic: @ipl/Twitter/BCCI)
Perennial slow starters Mumbai Indians have found their mojo and will be favourites against a faltering Punjab Kings in their encounter on Saturday. Having made a poor start with defeats in first two matches, Mumbai Indians, who are placed sixth in the points table, have been able to bounce back impressively with wins against Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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On the other hand, Punjab Kings, ranked seventh in the points table, have stuttered in the absence of their regular captain and the highest run-scorer Shikhar Dhawan, who is unlikely to play against Mumbai Indians here at the Wankhede Stadium owing to a shoulder injury.
Dhawan played a key role in PBKS making a confident start to the season but his absence has made a significant difference in the outcomes that have come along their way. Punjab Kings' fielding coach Trevor Gonsalves informed after their 24-run loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday that Dhawan would need another 2-3 days to attain complete fitness.
Punjab Kings have three wins to show from overall six matches but all three losses have come in their last four matches, with PBKS desperately missing the stability and firepower that Dhawan provides at the top.
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Full Squads
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Dewald Brevis, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Vishnu Vinod, Cameron Green, Arjun Tendulkar, Ramandeep Singh, Shams Mulani, Riley Meredith Nehal Wadhera, Hrithik Shokeen, Arshad Khan, Duan Jansen, Piyush Chawla, Kumar Kartikeya, Raghav Goyal, Jofra Archer, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal.
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Rahul Chahar, Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Nathan Ellis, Gurnoor Brar, Harpreet Brar, Harpreet Singh, Vidwath Kaverappa, Liam Livingstone, Mohit Rathee, Prabhsimran Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, M Shahrukh Khan, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Singh, Matthew Short, Sikandar Raza, Atharva Taide
PBKS vs MI: Dream11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Rohit Sharma (vc), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Harpreet Singh
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone (c), Sam Curran, Cam Green, Matt Short
Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Ellis
Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Jofra Archer/Riley Meredith, Arjun Tendulkar, Hrithik Shokeen, Piyush Chawla,
Punjab Kings: Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Singh, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), M Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran (c), Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada/Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh
Toss Update
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Punjab Kings.
Confirmed Playing XIs
Punjab Kings: Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
Mumbai Indians : Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Tilak Varma, Arjun Tendulkar, Hrithik Shokeen, Jofra Archer, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff.
11:20 PM: PBKS win by 13 runs
11:10 PM: 200/5 in 19 overs
This will be Nathan Ellis's final over of the match. He starts off with a back-of-length delivery, and the batsman manages to pull it away toward mid-wicket, resulting in a couple of runs. On the second ball, Ellis bowls a low full-toss, and Tim David immediately recognizes the opportunity to launch it over mid-wicket, sending the ball soaring 114 meters for a six in the top tier. That's an incredible shot! There's a bit of commotion in the middle between Tilak Verma, Sam Curran, and the umpire regarding a possible obstruction of space, but it turns out that Ellis was slow in collecting the ball after it deflected off the stumps at the non-striker's end, allowing the batters to complete two runs. The penultimate over yields 15 runs, bringing the equation down to 16 needed off the final over.
10:56 PM: 183/4 in 17.5 overs
Arshdeep Singh has just taken a crucial wicket for his team, as Suryakumar Yadav departs after scoring a quick-fire 57 off just 26 deliveries. Singh delivers a dipping full toss from around the wicket, aimed at the stumps, and Suryakumar attempts to whip it towards the leg side, but mistimes his shot. The ball goes straight to Atharva Taide, who takes a stunning catch, leaving Suryakumar Yadav surprised and shocked. This catch could potentially be the match-winning moment for the opposing team, while Sam Curran is ecstatic with the result. The final scorecard shows Suryakumar's innings consisted of seven boundaries and three sixes.
10:45 PM: 181/3 after 17 overs
It has been a long-awaited return for Suryakumar Yadav since his unfortunate series against Australia, during which he suffered three consecutive golden ducks. However, he has now regained his form and is back to his usual style of scoring. He starts the over by playing a deft paddle stroke for a boundary, and then follows it up by launching the ball over deep mid-wicket for a six. Mumbai Indians are cruising at 175/3 after 17 overs, requiring only 40 runs from the final 18 deliveries to seal the win.
10:39 PM: 161/3 after 16 overs
Nathan Ellis to Green, caught out by Sam Curran. Back of the hand slower ball from Nathan Ellis, Green was in no mood to let that go scot-free. He swings as hard as he can and feeds a thick top edge while at it, it loops up high in the night sky and Curran keeps his calm running back from extra cover to his left.
10:38 PM: 132/2 after 14 overs
Nathan Ellis has returned to bowl and he delivers a short ball, which Suryakumar Yadav was anticipating. He executes his trademark shot over fine leg for a maximum. Suryakumar appears to be in excellent form, and it will be an effortless victory for Mumbai Indians if he maintains this momentum until the end. The score is now 118/2 after 13 overs.
10:25 PM: 117/2 after 12 overs
Livingstone bowled a length delivery, which Suryakumar elegantly swept for a boundary towards the fine leg. Shortly after, he repeated the same shot and placed the ball to the left of the short third man for another four runs. Suryakumar continued his impressive form by sweeping the next delivery to the left of the short fine leg fielder for yet another boundary.
10:14 PM: 88/2 after 9 overs
Before delivering the ball, Livingstone shared a cheeky smile anticipating that the MI skipper would try to hit him hard. So he slowed down the ball a bit around the middle and off. The half-hearted flick skews off the thick inside half of Rohit's bat, resulting in an easy return catch for Livingstone, who jogs to his right to complete the catch. Rohit gets caught and bowled by Livingstone, scoring 44 runs in 27 balls, including four fours and three sixes.
9:55 PM: 54/1 after 6 overs
After the early fall of opener Ishan Kishan, skipper Rohit and Cameron Green have somehow managed to bring MI back on top in the powerplay. As Brar enters his second over, he delivers an overpitched ball to Cameron Green, who then smashes it through extra cover for a four. Despite being in a chase, Mumbai is currently ahead of Punjab in the game. The visitors lost track during the middle overs in the first innings. If Rohit and Green can maintain their momentum, the hosts may become the favourites even though they need to score 215 runs.
9:40 PM: 36/1 in 3 overs
Arshdeep Singh sends Ishan Kishan packing with a well-judged catch. Arshdeep's pitched up ball outside off swung away, and Kishan sliced it uppishly over cover point. However, Short was placed at deep backward point and covered good ground to take the catch. The early dismissal of Kishan was an ideal start for PBKS, leaving him walking back dejectedly with just one run off four balls.
9:20 PM: 214/8 in 20 overs
Punjab Kings finish at 214 runs after 20 overs as Sam Curran 55 off 29, along with Harpreet Bhatia's fifty get PBKS to a challenging total at the Wankhede Stadium. Jitesh Sharma's fiery cameo, in the end, has helped PBKS post this total but we have to notice the Arjun Tendulkar over which gave Punjab 31 runs when Curran and Bhatia were in the middle.
9:00 PM: 168/4 (17 Overs)
Arjun Tendulkar conceded 31 runs in the fifteenth over which has changed the scenario for Mumbai completely. Sam Curran is batting on 39 off 22 along with Harpreet 41 off 27 balls. Mumbai Indians bring in Cameron Green and Jofra Archer now.
8:45 PM: 118/4 (15 Overs)
Sam Curran along with Harpreet Bhatia in the middle for the Punjab Kings. Mumbai Indians looking to break this partnership as both batters get going now.
8:30 PM: 89/4 (11.4 Overs)
Piyush Chawla has taken two wickets in one over, first Liam Livingstone is stumped by Ishan Kishan and then Atharva Taide 29 (17) out bowled a few balls later. Mumbai Indians putting the pressure on Punjab Kings right away.
8:20 PM: 79/2 after 8 overs
Arjun Tendulkar gets another wicket, Prabhsimran Singh departs as he is trapped LBW. Mumbai Indians bounce back with another wicket, Liam Livingstone joins Atharva in the middle now.
7:59 PM: 58/1 (6 overs)
Prabhsimran Singh is batting in fine rhythm at the moment along side Atharva Taide. Jofra Archer and Piyush Chawla will attack the stumps for MI now eyeing to break this partnership.
7:40 PM: 26/1 (3 overs)
Cameron Green gets the first wicket for Mumbai, Matthew Short caught by Piyush Chawla at mid-wicket. What a fine start for the hosts as PBKS lose their first wicket early in the powerplay.
7:30 PM: Match begins!
Prabhsimran Singh and Matthew Short open the innings for Punjab Kings as Arjun Tendulkar attacks the stumps for Mumbai Indians. Jofra Archer is also back in the squad for the Mumbai Indians.
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